Biologically informed psychotherapy for depression /

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Author / Creator:Shuchter, Stephen R.
Imprint:New York : Guilford Press, c1996.
Description:xi, 224 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/2546363
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Other authors / contributors:Downs, Nancy.
Zisook, Sidney, 1943-
ISBN:1572300698 (acid-free paper)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-215) and index.
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Biological Models of Depressive Disorders: Historical Perspectives, Genetic Hypotheses, Neurotransmitter Hypotheses, Neuroreceptor Regulation Hypotheses, Neurohormonal Hypotheses, Circadian Rhythm Hypotheses, Kindling and Behavioral Sensitization, Anatomic Substrates, Psychopharmacological Treatment
  • 2. Changing Models of Psychopathology: Psychodynamic Models, Biological Models
  • 3. The Symptoms of Depression: DSM-IV Criteria, Mood Symptoms, Vegetative Symptoms, Cognitive Symptoms, Suicidal Thoughts
  • 4. The Language of Depression: Effects of Depression on Interpersonal Relationships, Effects of Depression on Productive Capacities: Burnout, Impact of Depression on Identity and Self-esteem, Developmental Consequences of Depression, Depression in "More" and "Less" Healthy Personalities
  • 5. How to Conduct Biologically Informed Psychotherapy for Depression: General Considerations and Strategies and Strategies; Education; Psychodynamic Understanding in Depression; Coping Skills Exploration, Training, and Support; Work with Significant Others; Psychotherapy of Psychopharmacological Treatment; Managing the Suicidal Patient
  • 6. Treatment Planning, Design, and Conduct: Assessment, Structure of Treatment Sessions, Length and Frequency of Treatment Sessions, Conduct of the Psychotherapist, Transference and Countertransference Issues
  • 7. Comparison with Other Psychotherapies for Depression: Theoretical Constructs of Pathology and Etiology of Depression, Goals and Implementation of Psychotherapy, Techniques and Practices of Psychotherapy, the Psychotherapeutic Relationship, Limitations and Potentially Harmful Effects of Therapies for Depression
  • 8. Case Examples: Mary, Jim, Linda, Bill, Janet, Phillip
  • 9. Applications to Other Clinical Disorders: Anxiety Disorders, Mania/Hypomania, Schizophrenic Disorders, Comparison to CBT and IPT and Supportive Therapy
  • Index